Michael Jeter biography

"The way I look at it, my vocation is looking for work; my vacation
is when I get it." - Michael Jeter

Born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Jeter had intended to be a physician when
he was accepted into Memphis State University. But during his studies he
bumped into the campus theater and became entranced with the idea of acting and creating plays.

He soon switched his goals to drama and following college, relocated to
New York, where he landed his first job, a small role in Milos Forman's movie
musical, Hair. Other stage gigs followed including his Tony award-
winning Broadway performance in GRAND HOTEL.

He made his first appearance on the small screen in 1977 with a bit part in
the series Lou Grant. He continued to work in theatee and television
until the mid '80s where he began to land larger roles in feature films
like The Money Pit and Tango & Cash.

By the early '90s he had earned one Emmy and was nominated for four more,
for his performances as the frustrated assistant football coach in TV's
Evening Shade. He continued to make strong showings in feature
films like The Fisher King, Patch Adams, Waterworld,
and The Green Mile.